J Franksays:

January 27, 2014 12:12 pm

So many choices, what to comment on…. One can note the multiple wagon versions of the small cars (Vega Kammback and Pinto Squire are representing), the lone Fiat, the start of the Japanese imports, the always present beetles, or the overall number of wagons versus the now common SUVs. It makes you almost “Malaise Era” nostalgic.

Steve Wilsonsays:

January 27, 2014 12:20 pm

I’ll take the Opel Manta in photo 1 and the ’66 Ford Country Squire in photo 3. Nostalgia would say to have the Fiat 128 seen in photos 1 and 2, but why endure that agony again. Otherwise, lots of PIntos and Vegas; a Toyota Corona wagon in photo 2; a split-windshield VW Type 2; some fuselage Mopars; a Hornet; several other assorted wagons. Nice photos!

Art Finksays:

January 28, 2014 8:12 am

Howard Arbituresays:

January 28, 2014 8:45 am

Hi Art, seriously, when the carspot pics come out, it’s one thing to name the cars, but I immediately go to 500% to see if there’s something unusual in the background, or on a rooftop. I’d probably have a better view if I had the “Binford 9000” computer, but I’m happy with my puny Chromebook laptop.

Jason Herringsays:

January 28, 2014 12:40 pm

Here’s a thought–why not photograph old automotive paint charts in black and white, and see how the different colors look in b&w, then compare the shades to old photos to see what the vehicles might be painted?!?
Some cars are obvious, particularly certain race cars or vehicles available only in certain paint colors when new.
I’ve been wondering for years what color the Boss 302 Mustang that Consumer Reports tested back in 1970 was. It’s a light color, but I would doubt that they bought a white one. Need to get a ’70 Ford paint chart and ‘convert’ it to b&w to find out.

Jodysays:

January 28, 2014 1:30 pm

I don’t know….one of the attractions of these old photos is their being in black and white. Seems to further emphasize the simpler time of the era.

It’s kind of funny…growing up, all we had was black and white TVs, and seeing color was always such a treat, and I thought it was great when I finally bought a color TV after college. Nowadays, I love to watch old episodes of The Twilight Zone, The Fugitive, Leave It to Beaver, Andy Griffith, etc., partly because they are in B&W….and of course for the old cars, too!

Norm Millersays:

January 28, 2014 10:44 am

tom innessays:

January 28, 2014 11:20 am

Thanks for confirming my first thought that this was now a round-about. For the past 10-12 years I have traveled Route9 through Brattleboro on my way from NH to NY. I can’t imagine that it’s any less dangerous now than then!

Jodysays:

January 28, 2014 10:53 am

Picture #3: Two cars to the right of the beetle with the white fender…mid 60’s Pontiac. Could it be a GTO?? It being 1975, something that is noticeably absent is muscle cars. With the oil embargo that preceded this, no telling how many great deals on these “gas guzzlers” could be found, and the previous owner just glad to find someone to take it off their hands.

James M. Wehlersays:

January 28, 2014 11:30 am

Ray Costasays:

January 28, 2014 11:43 am

All you eagle eyes missed the lone Mercedes parked at the back of the lot in picture2, 3 cars to the left of the VW bus. I had one of those in Wisconsin. Not great to drive in wind and snow. The ONLY front wheel drive car is the Fiat 128. It’ a later one (’74 or ’75) with the larger engine. I had a 1971 – great fun to drive when it ran. Dissolved in four years in the Philadelphia salt solution. My grandmother was born in Brattleboro, but she moved to New York in 1900. No help there, I guess.

glenn holowkasays:

January 28, 2014 3:46 pm

Grobysays:

January 28, 2014 3:55 pm

I thought we had some doozy intersections in Olde Englande but that takes the cake. In the Streetview, I have never seen so many traffic light clusters on one pole and those East and South sign trees… Must get to VT one day.

FLWsays:

January 28, 2014 7:12 pm

Picture #3 – parked far right before stop sign. Looks like a 1969 or 1970 Chevy Caprice Coupe. Nice cruisers. Could be an Impala, but guessing from rear wheel openings and hub cap I think Caprice. However, I don’t recall the gas cap being there.

Doug Milotasays:

January 28, 2014 7:54 pm

We stayed in Bratteboro back in 2009,
when our Daughter graduated the Hallmark
photography school in Turner Falls,Mass.
I love that town,but it’s like a maze find-
ing your way around it.
We also ate at the Riverview resturaunt,
just before the bridge – great views!
Also loved the drive over Highway 9 to
Hemmings.